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![2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.→Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.[]Indicates a key on the phone. For example, []<>Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <Menu>•3GYour phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment, allowing much greater data transfer speed, video streaming, and video conferencing.Special features of your phone• Camera and camcorderUse the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.• Media playerPlay media files on your phone. You can enjoy high quality videos and music.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-5.png)
![7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneUSIM/SIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. For 3G services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card.Install and charge the phoneRemove the battery cover.If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding [].Insert the USIM/SIM card.Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down.Install the battery.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-10.png)
![Get started9Power on or off Keys and displayKeysSwitch onDo not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold [ ].3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <Confirm>.Switch off1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold [ ].Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.Access the contact list.Open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application.In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.p. 97In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-12.png)
![Get started10In Idle mode, launch the web browser.In Menu mode, select a highlighted menu option or confirm input.Make or answer a call.In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.Delete characters from the display.In Menu mode, return to the previous menu level.Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode.Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter an international call prefix.Enter special characters.Press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate the Silent profile. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.Adjust the phone volume.In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the backlight.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-13.png)
![Get started13Access menu functionsUse the soft keysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level.Select BackSelect an option1. Press a desired soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.3. Press <Select> or [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.4. To exit, choose either of the following methods:• Press <Back> or [C] to move up one level.• Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.Use shortcutsPress the number key corresponding to the option you want.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-16.png)
![Get started16You can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts.2. Select a key.3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.You can activate the Silent profile to avoid disturbing other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [].Menu shortcutsSilent profileYou can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change phone password.2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <Confirm>.3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <Confirm>.Phone lock](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-19.png)
![Get started17Make/Answer calls4. Enter the new password again and press <Confirm>.5. Select Phone lock.6. Select On.7. Enter the password and press <Confirm>.1. Enter an area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].3. To end the call, press [ ].1. When the phone rings, press [ ].2. To end the call, press [ ].Press [ / ].Make a callAnswer a callAdjust the volume during a call](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-20.png)
![18Step outside the phoneBegin with your camera, the media player, the web, and other special featuresUse the camera1. Open the phone.2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.4. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.5. Press <Back> to take another photo.Take a photo1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select My files → Images.2. Select the photo you want from the Photos folder.1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording.4. Press [ ] or [ ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.5. Press <Back> to record another video.View a photoRecord a video](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-21.png)
![Step outside the phone19Play media files1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select My files → Video.2. Select the video you want from the Videos folder.Use these methods:• Download from the wireless webp. 57• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC StudioSamsung PC Studio User’s Guide• Receive via Bluetoothp. 104Play a videoCopy media files to the phone1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications → Media player.2. Press [ ].3. Press <Options> and select Add → Folder or Files.4. Scroll to the folder you want, or press [ ] to select the files you want.5. Press <Select> or <Add>.6. Press <Back> to return to the media player screen.Create a play list](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-22.png)
![Step outside the phone20Browse the webUsing a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to download web content.1. From the media player screen, press [ ].2. Select the file you want.3. During playback, use the following keys:•: pauses or resumes playback.• Left: returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down.• Right: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down.• / : adjusts the volume.4. Press [Down] to stop playback.Play media filesIn Idle mode, press <BigPond>.• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].• To select an item, press <Select> or [ ].• To return to the previous page, press <Back>.• To access options, press <Options>.Launch the web browserNavigate the web](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-23.png)
![Step outside the phone21Use PhonebookTo the phone’s memory:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number.2. Press <Options> and select Save to Phonebook → Phone → New → a number type.3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Phone number, Work Email, Home Email, Group, Homepage, Birthday, and More information (Job title, Department, Company, Nickname, and Notes).4. Press <Options> and select Save to save the contact.Add a contactTo the USIM/SIM card:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number.2. Press <Options> and select Save to Phonebook → SIM → New.3. Specify contact information: Name, Phone number, Group (for USIM), and Location number.4. Press [ ] to save the contact.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-24.png)
![Step outside the phone22Send messages1. In Idle mode, press [ ].2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.3. Select a contact.4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phonebook → My business card.2. Specify your contact information.3. Press <Options> and select Save to save the name card.Find a contactCreate and send a name card4. To send the name card, access My business card again. 5. Press <Options> and select Send business card → a sending method.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create new → SMS.2. Enter the message text and press [ ].3. Enter destination numbers.4. Press [ ] to send the message.Send a text message (SMS)](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-25.png)
![Step outside the phone231. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create new → MMS.2. Enter the message subject.3. Select Text.4. Enter the message text and press [ ].5. Select Picture or Video or Audio.6. Add an image, a video clip, or a sound clip.7. Press [ ].8. Enter destination numbers or e-mail addresses.9. Press [ ] to send the message.Send a multimedia message (MMS)1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create new → Email.2. Enter the e-mail subject.3. Move to the Message field.4. Enter the e-mail text.5. Move to the Attach files line.6. Press <Options> and select Add files, Add name card, or Add v-calendar.7. Select images, videos, sounds, name cards, or calendar data.Send an e-mail](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-26.png)
![Step outside the phone24View messages8. Press <Options> and select Attach.9. Press [ ].10.Enter e-mail addresses.11.Press [ ] to send the e-mail.When a notification appears:1. Press <View>.2. Select the message from the Inbox.Send an e-mail(continued)View a text messageFrom the Inbox:1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Inbox.2. Select an SMS message ().When a notification appears:1. Press <View>.2. Select the message from the Inbox.From the Inbox:1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Inbox.2. Select an MMS message ().View a multimedia message](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-27.png)
![Step outside the phone27Switch applicationsYou can switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you were using.1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection.2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.1. While using a menu, press [].2. Select an application.Receive dataSwitch to an application•Call: opens the dialling screen.•Messages: accesses the Messages menu.•Browser: launches the web browser.1. Press [ ].2. Scroll to End all?.3. Press <Select>.Available applicationsClose all running applications](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-30.png)
![28Enter textABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modesYou can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.Changing the text input mode• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 () and ABC () modes.• Press [ ] to change case or to switch to Number mode ( ).• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode ( ).Using T9 modeT9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to enter any character using single keystrokes.Entering a word in T9 mode1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter. For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello in T9 mode. T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-31.png)
![Enter text 293. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed. For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3].4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.Other T9 mode operations•Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.• Press [ ] to insert a space.• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. •Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display.Adding a new word to the T9 dictionaryThis feature may not be available for some languages.1. Enter the word that you want to add.2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Spell displays on the bottom line. 3. Press <Spell>.4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <Add>.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-32.png)
![Enter text30Using ABC modePress the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.(Creating an SMS message with GSM alphabet encoding)Other ABC mode operations• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.• Press [ ] to insert a space.• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. •Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display.Using Number modeNumber mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.Key Characters in order displayedUpper case Lower case](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-33.png)
![31Using Symbol modeSymbol mode enables you to insert symbols.Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].3. When you want to end the call, press [ ].Making an international call1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].To Pressdisplay more symbols [Up] or [Down]. select a symbol the corresponding number key.clear the entered symbols[C]. insert the symbols <OK>.• Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display.• Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-34.png)
![Call functions32Redialling recent numbers1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.2. Scroll to the number you want and press [].Making a call from PhonebookOnce you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.p. 40You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently dialled numbers to specific number keys.p. 43You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using its location number assigned when stored.1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [ ].2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary.3. Press <Call> or [ ] to make a call.Answering a callWhen you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. Press <Accept> or [ ] to answer the call.Tips for answering a call• When Any key is active, you can press any key, except for <Reject> and [ ].p. 98• When Active folder is active, you can simply open the phone.p. 99•Press <Reject> or [ ] to reject a call.• With the phone closed, press and hold [ / ] to reject a call.Viewing missed callsIf you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.1. Press <View>.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-35.png)
![Call functions 332. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.Using the headsetUse the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Options during a callYou can access a number of functions during a call.Adjusting the volume during a callUse [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to decrease the volume level.Placing a call on hold/RetrievingPress <Hold> to place a call on hold, or press <Unhold> to retrieve the call.Making a second callYou can make another call if your network supports this function.To Pressredial the last call the button twice.answer a call the button.end a call and hold the button.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-36.png)
![Call functions341. Press <Hold> to put the call on hold.2. Make the second call in the normal way.3. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.4. Press <Options> and select Drop → Drop held call to end the call on hold.5. To end the current call, press [ ].Answering a second callYou can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports this function and you have activated the call waiting feature.p. 100 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.3. Press <Options> and select Drop → Drop held call to end the call on hold.4. To end the current call, press [ ].Using the speakerphone featureUse the phone as a speakerphone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away.Press [ ] and then <Yes> to activate the speakerphone feature. Press [ ] again to switch back to the earpiece.Using In-call optionsDuring a call, press <Options> to access the following options:•Loudspeaker/Loudspeaker off: turn on the speakerphone feature or switch back to Normal mode.•Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-37.png)
![36•PocketNews: access PocketNews if supported by your USIM/SIM card.•End call/End calls: disconnect the call currently on hold, active call, or all calls.•Save to Contacts: save the entered number to Phonebook.•Save to memo: save the entered number as a memo.Menu functionsAll menu options listedCall log (Menu 1)Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of the calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if your USIM/SIM card supports this function.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Call log.Recent contacts (Menu 1.1)This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled, received, or missed.Accessing a call log1. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another call type.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-39.png)
![Menu functions Call log (Menu 1)372. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list.3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or [ ] to dial a number.Using call log optionsWhile viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options:•Call back: make a call to the number.•Save to Phonebook: save the number to Phonebook. •Send message: send a message to the selected number via SMS or MMS.•Delete: delete the selected call log.Missed calls (Menu 1.2)This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer.Dialled calls (Menu 1.3)This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled.Received calls (Menu 1.4)This menu displays the most recent calls you have received.Delete all (Menu 1.5)Use this menu to delete all logs in each call type.1. Press [ ] to select the call types to be cleared.2. Press <Delete>.3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-40.png)
![Menu functions40Search contact (Menu 2.1)Use this menu to search for contact information in Phonebook.Finding a contact1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find.2. Select a contact from the list.3. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information.Using contact optionsWhile viewing contact details, press <Options> to access the following options:•Edit: edit contact information.•Send message: send a message via SMS or MMS.•Special options: set the following options:Picture: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person.Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person.Msg. alert tone: select a ringtone to alert you to an incoming message from the person.•Add to speed dial: set the selected number as a speed dial entry.•Copy to SIM/Copy to phone: copy the contact from the phone’s memory to the USIM/SIM card, or vice versa.•Send business card: send the contact via SMS or Bluetooth. •Use number: paste the selected number to the normal dialling screen.•Delete: delete the contact.You can quickly access this menu by pressing [ ] in Idle mode.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-43.png)
![Menu functions42Storing a contact to the USIM/SIM card1. Select SIM.2. Enter information about the contact:•Name: assign a name.•Phone number: add a phone number.•Group: (For USIM) assign a caller group.•Location number: enter a location number.3. If you are using a USIM card, press <Options> to add additional information:•Add item: add a information type to the contact.•Delete item: remove the selected type from the contact.4. Press [ ] to save the contact.Groups (Menu 2.3)Use this menu to create and manage caller groups.Creating a caller group1. Press <Options> and select Add group.2. Enter a group name and press <Save>.Adding members to a caller group1. Select a group.2. Press [ ] to select the contacts to be added.3. Press <Save>.Managing caller groupsFrom the group list, press <Options> to access the following options:•Add member: add a member to the selected group.•View members: display the members of the selected group.•Add group: add a new group.•Rename group: change the group name.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-45.png)
![Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)45Using contact optionsFrom the FDN list, you can access the same contact options as in Phonebook by pressing <Options>.p. 40Service number (Menu 2.9)Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers and numbers for directory enquiries. This menu is available if your USIM/SIM card supports SDN.Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].Settings (Menu 2.10)Use this menu to change the default settings for Phonebook entries.•Viewing settings: change the sort order of the contact list.•Default storage settings: select a default memory location for saving contacts. If you select Optionally, the phone will ask you to select a memory location each time you save a number.Memory status (Menu 2.11)Use this menu to check the number of contacts you have stored in the phone’s memory and on the USIM/SIM card.Applications (Menu 3)Use this menu to play media files and use convenient features, such as a world clock, a voice recorder, calculator, and converter.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Applications.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-48.png)
![Menu functions46Media player (Menu 3.1)You can play music and video files. Downloading or receiving music or video filesYou can play the following types of files on your phone:• Music: MP3, AAC, WAV, 3GA, M4A• Video: MP4, 3GP, RM, RAM, RVUse the following methods to save music or video files to your phone’s memory:• Download from the wireless webp. 57• Download from a computer using Samsung PC StudioSamsung PC Studio User’s Guide• Receive via an active Bluetooth connectionp. 104Downloaded or received files are stored in the Downloads folder in Music or Video.Creating a play listAdd the media files to the play list so you can play them.1. From the media player screen, press [ ].2. Press <Options> and select Add.3. Select Folder or Files. 4. Scroll to the folder you want or press [ ] to select the files you want.5. Press <Select> or <Add>.6. Press <Back> to return to the media player screen.Playing media files1. From the media player screen, press [ ].2. Select a file. The file plays.During playback, use the following keys:Key FunctionPauses or resumes playback.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-49.png)
![Menu functions48Using play list optionsFrom the media player screen, press [ ]. Press <Options> to access the following options:•Play: begin playback.•Add: add files to the play list.•Remove: remove the selected file or all files from the current play list.•Move: move the selected file to the position you want within the current play list or another play list.•Copy: make a copy of the selected file in the current play list or another play list.•New list: add a new play list.Alarm (Menu 3.2)Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific times. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings in the currently selected profile. A wake-up alarm is not be affected by your profile setting.Setting an alarm1. Select the type of alarm.2. Set each alarm option:•Alarm: activate the alarm.•Time: enter the time for the alarm to sound.•Repeat: select a repeat option.•Alert tone: select an alarm tone.3. Press <Options> and select Save.Stopping an alarmWhen the time for an alarm comes and the alarm sounds:• For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key.• For a wake-up alarm, press <OK> or [ ]. Press any key, except for <OK> and [ ], to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-51.png)
![Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)49Deactivating an alarm1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate.2. Select Off on the Alarm line.3. Press [ ].Record audio (Menu 3.3)Use this menu to record voice memos.Recording a voice memo1. Press [ ] to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone.Press [ ] to pause or resume the recording.3. Press <Stop>. The voice memo is saved automatically.4. Press [ ] to review the memo, or press [Up] to record additional memos.Playing a voice memo1. From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> and select Go to voice memos.2. Select a voice memo from the Voice memos folder. The memo plays. During playback, use the following keys: Key FunctionPauses or resumes playback.Left Moves backward in a file.Right Moves forward in a file./ Adjusts the volume.Down Stops playback.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-52.png)
![Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)51Calendar (Menu 3.4.1)Use this menu to keep track of your schedule.Selecting a day on the calendarWhen you enter the Calendar menu, the calendar appears with today’s date indicated by a coloured box.• Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day.• Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week.• Press [ / ] to move by month.Creating an itemYou can store scheduled items, anniversaries, tasks, and memos on the calendar. More than one item per day can be stored.To enter a scheduled item:1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select New → Schedule.3. Enter information or change the settings:•Title: enter the title for the scheduled item.•Details: enter the details of the scheduled item.•Start and End: enter the starting and ending times for the scheduled item.•Start date and End date: enter the starting and ending dates for the scheduled item.•Location: enter information about the scheduled item. •Alarm: set an alarm for the scheduled item.•before: set how long before the scheduled item the alarm is to alert you.•Repeat: set the scheduled item to recur. You can select a repeat unit.•until: set the ending date, if the scheduled item will recur.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-54.png)
![Menu functions52•Expiry: change the expiry setting.4. Press <Options> and select Save to save the scheduled item.To enter an anniversary:1. Select a date on the calendar.2. Press <Options> and select New → Anniversary.3. Enter information or change the settings:•Occasion: enter information about the anniversary.•Date: enter the date.•Alarm: set an alarm for the anniversary.•before: set how long before the anniversary the alarm is to alert you.•alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to sound.•Repeat every year: set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year.4. Press <Options> and select Save to save the anniversary.To enter a task:1. Select a date on the calendar.2. Press <Options> and select New → Task.3. Enter information or change the settings:•Title: enter the title for the task.•Task: enter the task content.•Start date: enter the starting date.•Due date: enter the ending date.•Priority: select a priority level.4. Press <Options> and select Save to save the task.To e nt er a m em o:1. Select a date on the calendar.2. Press <Options> and select New → Memo.3. Enter the memo text and press [Down].4. Enter the date.5. Press <Options> and select Save to save the memo.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-55.png)
![Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)55Memo (Menu 3.4.7)This menu displays memos you have created.Select a memo to view its details. Missed event alarm (Menu 3.4.8)When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm for an item, the phone stores the missed alarm until you confirm it.1. Select an item.2. Press <Confirm> to confirm and delete the item.Memory status (Menu 3.4.9)This menu displays the number of items of each type you have created, and the total number of items you can store.Calculator (Menu 3.5)Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Performing a calculation1. Enter the first number. Press [ ] to insert a decimal point.2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want.3. Enter the second number.4. Press [ ] to view the result.5. If necessary, repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation.Using calculator optionsPress <Options> to access the following options:•Equal: view the result.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-58.png)
![Menu functions56•Recent calculation: display the last result you calculated.•Save to memory: save a value into the calculator memory.•Recall memory: retrieve the saved value.•Clear memory: clear the saved value.Converter (Menu 3.6)Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature.Performing a conversion1. Select a converter.2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down].3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down].• Press [ ] to insert a decimal point.• Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-).4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit to which you want to convert.The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays.Using converter optionsPress <Options> to access the following options:•Clear: clear the current values.•Reverse: reverse the conversion.•Currency rates: display the currency rate list.World clock (Menu 3.7)Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-59.png)
![Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)57Setting the local time zone1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want on the upper line ( ). As the time line moves, the time and date of the given zone display.2. Press [ ] to save the city as your local time zone.Viewing world time1. From the world map, move to the lower line ().2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want.3. Press [ ] to save the time zone.Applying Daylight Savings Time1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want.2. Press <Set DST>.PocketNews (Menu 3.8)This menu is available if you use a USIM/SIM card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans.For details, see your USIM/SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.Browser (Menu 4)The web browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the web browser, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media contents, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Browser.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-60.png)
![Menu functions58BigPond Home (Menu 4.1)Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press <BigPond> in Idle mode. Navigating the web browserUsing browser optionsFrom any web page, press <Options> to access the following browser options:•BigPond Home: return to the homepage.•Enter URL: enter a URL address manually.•Reload: reload the current page with updated information.•Add bookmark: bookmark the current page.•Bookmarks: access the bookmark list.•History: access the list of web pages you have accessed.•Send link: send the URL address of the bookmark via SMS or e-mail.•Save: save the image of the current web page or the current page.•Advanced: change the various settings for the browser:To Pressscroll through browser items [Up] or [Down]. select a browser item <Select> or [ ].return to the previous page<Back>.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-61.png)
![Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)59Search text: search for text in the current web page.Clear history: clear the list of web pages you have accessed.Clear cookies: delete cookies. Cookies are pieces of personal information sent to a web server while navigating the web.Clear cache: clear the cache. A cache is a temporary memory site that stores recently accessed web pages.Details: access the page properties.Browser settings: change the settings for the web browser to suit your preference.Certificates: access certificate information.Browser profiles: select a connection profile to be used for connecting to the Internet. You can also create or edit a profile.p. 105About ...: access version and copyright information about the browser.Exiting the web browserPress [ ] to end the network connection and exit the browser.Bookmarks (Menu 4.2)Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages, or access the preset bookmarks.Adding a new bookmark1. Press <Options> and select New.2. Enter a title and press [Down].3. Enter a URL address and press <Save>.Using bookmark optionsFrom the bookmark list, press <Options> to access the following options:•Go: access the bookmarked web page.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-62.png)
![Menu functions70Downloading new applications1. Select Get games. You are connected to the website preset by your service provider.2. Search for the application you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it.Other files (Menu 6.6)Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on the phone.Memory status (Menu 6.7)Use this menu to view memory information for media items in each folder.Camera (Menu 7)You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Camera, or press and hold [].Taking a photoYou can take photos in various modes. The camera produces jpeg photos.• Do not take photos of people without their permission.• Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed.• Do not take photos in a place where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-73.png)
![Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)711. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera. You can also press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.2. Make any desired adjustments.• Press < > to access camera options.next section• Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.p. 733. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved in the Photos folder.Using camera options in Capture modeIn Capture mode, press < > to access the following options:•Record video: switch to Record mode.•Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes:Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode. You can select whether or not the camera automatically saves a photo.Multi shot: take a series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take.Mosaic shot: take several stills and save them in one frame. You can select the layout. Press [ ] to take each photo.4.To Pressaccess photo options <Options>.p. 73delete the photo [C] and then <Yes>.send the photo via MMS[].p. 78return to Capture mode<Back>.4.To Press](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-74.png)
![Menu functions74•Set as: set the photo as wallpaper for the main display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.•Go to Photos: access the Photos folder.p. 63•Rename: change the file name.Recording a videoYou can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it.Recording a video1. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera. You can also press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Make any desired adjustments.• Press < > to access camera options. next section• Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes.p. 754. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording.5. Press [ ] or [ ] to stop recording. The video is saved in the Videos folder.Using camera options in Record modeIn Record mode, press < > to access the following options:•Take photo: switch to Capture mode.•Effects: change the colour tone of the image.6.To Pressaccess video options <Options>.p. 76delete the video clip [C] and then <Yes>.return to Record mode<Back>.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-77.png)
![Menu functions Messages (Menu 8)77Messages (Menu 8)Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also access push messages, voicemails, broadcast messages, and configuration messages.To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages.Create new (Menu 8.1)Use this menu to create and send text messages, multimedia messages, or e-mails. SMS (Menu 8.1.1)Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or receive text messages.Creating and sending an SMS message1. Enter your message and press [ ]. 2. Enter a destination number.To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields.3. Press [ ] to send the message.Using options while composing an SMS messageWhile composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send: send the message.• The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message.• You can use various options by pressing <Options>.next section](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-80.png)
![Menu functions78•Input method: change the text input mode.•Insert: insert a text template, Contacts entry, or bookmarked URL address.•Save to Drafts: save the message in the Drafts folder.MMS (Menu 8.1.2)Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, image, video, and audio, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail.Creating and sending an MMS message1. Enter the message subject.2. Select the Text line.3. Enter the message text and press [ ].4. Select the Picture or Video or Audio line and add an image, a video, or a sound clip.5. When you have finished, press [ ].6. Enter a phone number or an e-mail address.To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields.7. Press [ ] to send the message.Using options while composing an MMS messageWhile composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •Input: enter the message text.You can use various options by pressing <Options> in each field.next section• The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider.• Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-81.png)
![Menu functions Messages (Menu 8)79•Add file(s): add an image, video, or sound clip.•Send: send the message.•Preview: view the message as it will be shown on the recipient’s phone.•Input method: change the text input mode.•Input language: change the language to be used in T9 input mode.•Insert text template: insert a text template.•Save to Drafts: save the message in the Drafts folder.•Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right].•Move page: move the current page backward or forward to change the page order.•Delete page: delete a page.•Edit style: change the page properties.This page: set the page duration and change font colour and style for the selected page.All page: change the background colour and page layout.•Edit text/Change file: edit the added text, image, video, or sound clip.•Delete text/Delete file: delete the added text, image, video, or sound clip.•Save as template: save the message as a template in the MMS templates folder.Email (Menu 8.1.3)You can send and receive e-mails that include text, audio, and images. To use this feature, you need to subscribe to an e-mail service and set up your e-mail account.p. 92](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-82.png)
![Menu functions80Creating and sending an e-mail1. Enter the e-mail subject.2. Move to the Message field.3. Enter the message text.4. Move to the Attach files line.5. Press <Options> and select Add files, Add name card, or Add v-calendar.6. Select images, videos, sounds, name cards, or calendar data.7. Press <Options> and select Attach.8. When you have finished, press [ ].9. Enter an e-mail address.To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 10.Press [ ] to send the e-mail.Using options while composing an e-mailWhile composing an e-mail, press <Options> to access the following options in each field: •Send: send the message.•Input method: change the text input mode.•Insert text template: insert a text template.•Insert: insert a text template, Contacts entry, or bookmarked URL address.•Attached file list: access the file list you attached.•Add files: add images, videos, or sounds.•Add name card: attach a Contacts entry as a name card.•Add v-calendar: attach calendar data as a data format attachment.•Delete all attachments: delete all attachments.You can use various options by pressing <Options> in each field.next section](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-83.png)
![Menu functions Messages (Menu 8)85Viewing received e-mails1. Press <Options> and select Download.The phone checks the e-mail server and downloads new e-mails. 2. Select an e-mail or a header.3. If the e-mail has more than one page, press [ / ] to scroll through pages one by one. 4. Select an attached file to view or play it.Using e-mail optionsWhile viewing the e-mail or header, press <Options> to access the following options: •Call/Go to URL/Go to RTSP: dial the highlighted phone number or access the highlighted web link.•Add to bookmarks: save the highlighted web link to the bookmark list.•Create email: send an e-mail to the highlighted e-mail address.•Create multimedia message: send an MMS message to the highlighted e-mail address.•View: open the selected e-mail.•Retrieve: retrieve the body of the selected e-mail header from the e-mail server.•Reply: send a reply to the sender.•Reply to all: send a reply to the sender and all recipients.•Forward: forward the e-mail to other people.•Download: download new e-mails or headers from the e-mail server.•Sort by: change the sort order of the e-mail list.Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-88.png)
![Menu functions86•Save files: save the selected file.•Save to Contacts: extract phone numbers or e-mail addresses from the e-mail and save them in Phonebook.•Block: add the sender’s e-mail address or e-mail subject to the Block list to reject e-mails from that address or containing that subject.•Delete from phone: delete the selected e-mail or all e-mails from the phone’s memory.•Delete permanently: delete the selected e-mail or all e-mails from both the phone’s memory and the e-mail server.•Email accounts: change the active e-mail account.•Details: access the e-mail properties.Templates (Menu 8.7)Use this menu to create, edit, and send SMS templates and MMS templates.Text templates (Menu 8.7.1)You can create SMS templates with the sentences you use frequently so that you can retrieve and insert them when composing an SMS message.Creating a template1. Press <Options> and select New.2. Enter a message and press [ ].Using template optionsFrom the template list, press <Options> to access the following options:•Send: create and send a new message using the template via SMS, MMS, or e-mail.•Edit: change the selected template.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-89.png)
![Menu functions Messages (Menu 8)87•New: add a new template.•Delete: delete the selected template or all templates, except for the embedded ones.MMS templates (Menu 8.7.2)You can create MMS templates so that you can use them in composing an MMS message.Creating a template1. Press <New>, or press <Options> and select New, if one has already been stored.2. Create a template as you would when creating an MMS message.3. Press [ ] save the template.Using template optionsFrom the template list, press <Options> to access the following options:•View: open the selected template.•Send: send the selected template via MMS.•New: add a new template.•Edit: edit the selected template.•Delete: delete the selected template or all templates.IM (Menu 8.8)Instant messaging is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered immediately to users online at that moment.Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messenger service. For further details, contact your service provider.Delete all (Menu 8.9)Use this menu to delete messages in each message type at once.1. Press [ ] to select the message types to be cleared.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-90.png)
![Menu functions Settings (Menu 9)97•Home zone: select your home time zone. You can view the time difference between your home time zone Green witch Mean Time (GMT).•Time: enter the current time. To select AM or PM for 12-hour time format, press [Right].•Date: enter the current date.•Time format: select a time format.•Date format: select a date format.Phone settings (Menu 9.4)Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences.Shortcuts (Menu 9.4.1)You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to assign a shortcut to a key.Assigning a shortcut menu1. Select a key to be used as a shortcut key.2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.Using shortcut optionsOn the Shortcuts screen, press <Options> to access the following options:•Assign: assign a shortcut menu.•Change: change a shortcut menu assignment.•Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key.•Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments.Time information may not be updated when you move to one time zone to another within a country.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-100.png)
![Menu functions98Key management (Menu 9.4.2)Use this menu to manage the licence keys you have acquired to activate media contents locked by DRM systems.Press <Options> to access the following options:•View: open the corresponding media item.•Delete: delete the selected licence key.•Go to My Messages: access the message that contains the media content.•Go to File manager: access the corresponding file folder.•Details: access the properties of the licence key. Call settings (Menu 9.5)Use this menu to set options for call functions.All calls (Menu 9.5.1)Use this menu to change the default settings for voice calls and data calls.Show my numberThis network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling. If you select By network, the phone will use the default setting provided by the network.Answering mode Use this menu to set how to answer an incoming call.•Normal: set whether a call is answered when you press <Accept> or [ ].•Any key: set whether a call is answered when you press any key, except for <Reject> and [ ].Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-101.png)
![18Solve problemsSolve problemsHelp and personal needsTo save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional.When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear:“Insert SIM”• Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed.“Phone lock”• The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone.“Enter PIN”• You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.• The PIN check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN check menu.“Enter PUK”• The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” displays• The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again.• You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.You have entered a number but it was not dialled• Be sure that you have pressed [ ].• Be sure that you have accessed the right cellular network.• Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option.Your correspondent cannot reach you• Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([ ] pressed for more than one second.)](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-113.png)
![26Health and safety informationEmergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers.To make an emergency call:1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 112 or any other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location.3. Press [ ].If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider.When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not end the call until given permission to do so.FCC Notice and CautionsFCC Notice• The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.](https://usermanual.wiki/Samsung-Electronics-Co/SGHA401/User-Guide-730702-Page-121.png)
